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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in California

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. This test measures the blood's capacity to bind iron and is often used to help diagnose iron deficiency anemia.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$29
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) test evaluates how well iron is transported in your blood. It measures the total amount of iron that can be bound by proteins, primarily transferrin, in the blood.

What it measures

  • Transferrin Saturation — reflects the percentage of transferrin that is carrying iron
  • Iron — reflects the amount of iron circulating in the blood
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) — reflects the maximum amount of iron that can be bound by proteins in the blood
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC) — reflects the remaining capacity of transferrin to bind iron

What the test involves

This test requires a standard blood draw. A healthcare professional will collect a small sample of blood, usually from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test to investigate potential iron imbalances, such as iron deficiency or overload. It helps in understanding the body's iron metabolism and diagnosing certain types of anemia.

Preparation

Please follow the specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your sample collected. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Your TIBC test results will indicate the total amount of iron your blood can hold. Reference ranges are provided by the laboratory and can vary.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in California communities

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Los Angeles12,121,244Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSan Francisco3,290,197Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSan Diego3,084,174Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRiverside2,022,285Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSacramento1,924,167Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSan Jose1,729,879Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFresno719,558Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestConcord640,270Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBakersfield590,845Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMission Viejo588,540Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMurrieta509,526Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLong Beach466,565Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOakland437,548Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestStockton406,822Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestVictorville389,060Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestModesto382,994Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLancaster381,732Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOxnard366,330Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestIndio361,831Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAnaheim348,204Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAntioch322,796Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Rosa314,196Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Ana313,818Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestIrvine297,868Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Clarita275,230Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestChula Vista274,818Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestVisalia249,804Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFremont231,502Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSan Bernardino220,821Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestThousand Oaks211,045Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMoreno Valley208,371Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFontana208,087Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSalinas199,290Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHuntington Beach198,735Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Barbara198,240Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGlendale196,512Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHemet191,170Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestVallejo181,882Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestElk Grove175,510Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOntario175,223Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOceanside174,461Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRancho Cucamonga173,946Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGarden Grove172,708Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPalmdale167,987Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Cruz165,933Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHayward162,254Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCorona157,844Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMerced157,617Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSunnyvale155,550Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPomona151,592Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestEscondido151,443Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestTorrance147,156Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRoseville145,687Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFairfield145,163Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFullerton142,964Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Maria142,230Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOrange139,195Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPasadena138,771Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestYuba City129,536Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanta Clara127,922Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test